NCS invites you to submit a research abstract for the 22nd Annual Meeting in San Diego. Share how your research is making waves in the field 🌊 Submit an abstract by May 6. View details: ow.ly/htw350R5RGU #NCS2024

Study examines the association between seizure prophylaxis and risk reduction for early posttraumatic seizures in mild and moderate traumatic brain injury. jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…. Neurotrauma Clinical Trials Center @PittNSGY UPMC Physician Resources

#ONSNew Preclinical Evaluation of a Novel Steerable Robotic Neuroendoscope Tool bit.ly/3THJG80 by Yamamoto et al Coulter BME | Emory & Georgia Tech Joshua Chern CNS Douglas Kondziolka Mohamed Zaazoue Jorge F. Urquiaga Emma Celano Laura K. Reed, MD John Kanter

#NEUnewissue #HotTopic ! Stenting for Venous Sinus Stenosis for IIH journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/a… #neurosurgery CV Section Ali M Alawieh Jorge F. Urquiaga Mohamed Zaazoue John Kanter Emma Celano Neurosurgery Publications

#CNSPodcast April 2024 Journal Club Podcast: Lower Cranial Nerve Schwannomas: Cohort Study and Systematic Review bit.ly/3x3Ufue
Ali M Alawieh Mohamed Zaazoue Jorge F. Urquiaga Emma Celano John Kanter Laura K. Reed, MD

Selection bias plagues research in penetrating brain injury.

There will never be a randomized trial for surgical intervention in high acuity trauma. So we must rely on large database studies.

My take-home point from this is: some patients survive.

I try not to be…

Lots of hard work from the teams UCSF Neurosurgery UCSF-Brain and Spinal Injury Center and Zuckerberg SF General Hospital & Trauma Center contributed to this achievement.
#neurosurgery #TBI

#ONSNew Targeted Epidural Blood Patch Injection Through a Mini-Open Approach for Treatment of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension bit.ly/3TV0GJq by Abboud et al Universitätsmedizin Göttingen (UMG) CNS Douglas Kondziolka

#ONSFree The Learning Curve and Clinical Outcomes With 250 Laser... : Operative Neurosurgery journals.lww.com/onsonline/abst…
Laura K. Reed, MD Douglas Kondziolka Emma Celano Neurosurgery Publications #Neurosurgery #MedTwitter

There are still a few hours left to register and participate in the #neurotrauma5K !!!
👉bit.ly/3O75eYm

I emailed an ENT colleague in an affiliated hospital asking for a few minutes of his time to discuss a personal health issue. After some emails describing his world travels he suggested I call his office for an appointment. We are rapidly losing our collegiality as a profession.

FEMALE student athletes who have sustained sport-related traumatic brain injuries ( #TBIs ) often experience symptoms for longer & return to academics later than MALE student athletes?

Let's prioritize safety and support for ALL student athletes during #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth !

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We are still accepting applications for the 4th Annual TEAM Neurotrauma Mentor:Mentee Program!
Whether you're looking to share your expertise, eager to learn and grow, or aiming to expand your network, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Applications are open…

#ONSReview The Evolution of Surgical Technique in Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Scoping Review bit.ly/3TNorCV by Bean et al Florida Atlantic University Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. John H. Shin MD | MGH Spine Mohamed Zaazoue Jorge F. Urquiaga CNS Emma Celano Laura K. Reed, MD John Kanter Ali M Alawieh Douglas Kondziolka

#NEUReview Stenting for Venous Sinus Stenosis in Patients With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature bit.ly/3VyosMy by Jaims Lim et al Cathleen Kuo Adnan H. Siddiqui, MD Elad Levy CNS Laura K. Reed, MD

We are proud to support the National Neurotrauma Society (NNS) #Neurotrauma5K Run/Walk/Roll!
NNS promotes research investigating trauma to the central nervous system with the goal of improving treatments available to patients
Link to register: nns.regfox.com/neurotrauma-5k…
NNS Fun Run

We have our current Fastest runners!🎉
The Dams-O'Connor family is coming out strong!

Fastest Female: Kristen Dams-O'Connor, 20:46
Fastest Male: John Kanter, 21:28
Fastest Female Child: Avery, 25:15
Fastest Male Child: Ryan, 27:43

There is still ⏲️ to register & paricipate!!👟

Proud of Austin Lui and his excellent presentation about socioeconomic determinants of outcomes after spinal cord injury San Francisco Neurological Society

UCSF Neurosurgery

Completed the NNS Fun Run for a great cause. Looking for the NNS meeting in #SanFrancisco
NeurotraumaSociety Anthony DiGiorgio, DO, MHA John K. Yue, MD UCSF-Brain and Spinal Injury Center #Neurosurgery #traumaticbraininjury

The trade off isn’t between a tired neurosurgeon and a rested neurosurgeon.

The trade off is between a tired neurosurgeon and no neurosurgeon.

Neurosurgical coverage cannot be conjured out of thin air.

John Paul G. Kolcun Sanjay S. Dhall, M.D Maya Babu MD, MBA Brian Gantwerker, MD, FAANS, FACS 🟧🇮🇱 Anish Koka, MD